| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $218.54 | 12.579% | $246.0301 | $246.03 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $216.45 | 10.703% | $239.6166 | $239.62 | $239.60 | $239.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.39 | 5.254% | $40.407 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.38 | 4.415% | $28.5888 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.98 | 6.689% | $49.0556 | $49.06 | $49.05 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.38 | 11.505% | $175.4866 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.55 | 5.200% | $138.3906 | $138.39 | $138.40 | $138.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.67 | $917.5753 | $917.59 | $917.60 | $917.60 | |